The Commanding Officer, LTCDR Jennie Hoadley VRD said, “it is absolutely important for us to be fully trained in the latest sea survival techniques. This exercise will raise the ability of our personnel to do the right things for their own personal safety and those around them if a situation necessitating sea survival was imminent”.

The training lasted a day and compromised of both in class lectures and a practical evolution in the fleet swimming pool. All attendees passed the exam that had a minimum pass mark of 70%.